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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

10%Trains in Sydney are 10% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.50

Sydney$5.00

MealMid-priced restaurant

20%A meal in Sydney is 20% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.

Melbourne$30.00

Sydney$25.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

10%Taxis are 10% more expensive in Sydney than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.50

Sydney$6.00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

7%Coffee in Sydney is 7% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.56

Sydney$5.18

Distance: 713 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD)How far from city centre: 8 kms

Flights from Melbourne

Capital of the Australian state of Victoria, Melbourne is often regarded as the world's most liveable city for many reasons. Its charm indubitably lies in the combination of world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, sporting events, year-round festivals and so much more. It's no wonder that the city's primary airport, Melbourne Airport, is the second busiest in Australia. Tullamarine Airport is the sole international airport serving the Melbourne metropolitan area. Domestic flights arrive and depart here, including flights from Melbourne to Sydney.

Directions to Melbourne airport

There are three local bus routes that depart from Airport West Shopping Centre to Melbourne Airport Bus Interchange Route 478 via Melrose Drive, Route 479 via Sunbury Station and Route 482 via South Centre Road. Frequent service is also provided by SmartBus Route 901 from Frankston Station through to Broadmeadows Station and the airport's bus interchange.

As for SkyBus, they operate the Melbourne City Express drop-off service from Southern Cross Station to terminals 1, 3 and 4. As if these services weren't convenient enough, it's also possible to take a cab or Uber to the airport instead.

Reaching Sydney

Sydney offers so many attractions to choose from! Take your pick from the most photographed ocean pool in Australia; one of the oldest public gardens you can set foot on; or the second-oldest national park in the world. Try the hiking trail to Barrenjoey Lighthouse, from which you can spot migrating whales during the winter.

Learn about the cultural practices of Indigenous Australians, the oldest continuous culture in the world, or let the exhibits at the Art Gallery of New South Wales take your breath away. It goes without saying that one must visit the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at least once in their life.

Getting to the city center

Passengers on domestic flights that land at Sydney Airport will go through terminal 2 or 3. The international terminal is located in a separate building and can be accessed from T2/T3 via the T-Bus service. Airport Link also joins the terminals and provides direct services to Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St. James and Museum railway stations. The two train stations at the airport are located between T2 and T3 at the northern end of the international terminal. Proceed to the ground transport travel desks at the T2 arrivals lounge for door-to-door shuttle services, or take the local bus.

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